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Is it too early to start a "Who's going to Salado?" thread?

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  • EggObsessed
    EggObsessed Posts: 786
    @Mickey:  No, we didn't have our first BGE by then.  Salado was our first fest to cook at.  I just went and checked my motel confirmations in my old email and it was in 2012.  Was that the second one?
    Kelley 
    Egging with No Joke Smoke (Bruce), enjoying small town life in Brenham, TX., the home of Blue Bell Ice Cream.  BGEs: XL, Medium,  1 MiniMax. 36" CookRite Commercial Griddle, and a Shirley Smoker.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    @EggObsessed‌ Yep, Kelly we started in 2011.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • 20stone
    20stone Posts: 1,961
    Mrs. Stone and I will be there, cooking and staying at the Inn.  It will be great to see you all again.
    (now only 16 stone)

    Joule SV
    GE induction stove
    Gasser by the community pool (currently unavailable)
    Scale (which one of my friends refuses to use)
    Friends with BGEs and myriad other fired devices (currently unavail IRL)
    Occasional access to a KBQ and Webber Kettle
    Charcuterie and sourdough enthusiast
    Prosciuttos in an undisclosed location

    Austin, TX
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  • EggObsessed
    EggObsessed Posts: 786
    @Mickey:  Bruce and I will be happy to bring name tags for the Meet and Greet and the Fest so we can all put our names and our handles on them.  There are so many new people coming from all over.  I will be fun to put faces with handles/names.
    Kelley 
    Egging with No Joke Smoke (Bruce), enjoying small town life in Brenham, TX., the home of Blue Bell Ice Cream.  BGEs: XL, Medium,  1 MiniMax. 36" CookRite Commercial Griddle, and a Shirley Smoker.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    And by the way, it's never too early. Mickey will soon be starting the "who's coming in 2017" thread.

    And where the hell is Chubbs?


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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    EggObsessed said:
    @Mickey:  Bruce and I will be happy to bring name tags for the Meet and Greet and the Fest so we can all put our names and our handles on them.  There are so many new people coming from all over.  I will be fun to put faces with handles/names.
    Name tags for the M&G would be nice. They help to figure out who you married the previous night, while the libations flowed. Keeps things organized.

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    @caliking I was in Houston for 4 days weekend before last.  I almost called you but didn't have your number.  Plus I was pretty busy with the Nucking Futs race team.  You would have liked my old HS/College buddies - way more class than the rednecks on this blog. :D 
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227




    You and Jr missed last year. I am not sure his education can suffer another loss of resource. Think it was said best by: Harold Hill: Mothers of River City, heed that warning before it's too late! Watch for the telltale signs of corruption! The minute your son leaves the house, does he rebuckle his knickerbockers below the knee? Is there a nicotine stain on his index finger? A dime-novel hidden in the corncrib? Is he starting to memorize jokes from Captain Billy's Whiz-Bang? Are certain words creeping into his conversation? Words like "swell" and "so's your old man"? If so my friends, ya got trouble!


    Noted - and largely agreed. And I'm sure that will convince SWMBO and the in-laws. :)

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    nolaegghead said:
    @caliking I was in Houston for 4 days weekend before last.  I almost called you but didn't have your number.  Plus I was pretty busy with the Nucking Futs race team.  You would have liked my old HS/College buddies - way more class than the rednecks on this blog. :D 
    You should have messaged me or something! I think we were in town then. Anyways, we'll be in NOLA around Christmas, so I'll punish you then :) I was about to dig up your email to hit you up for restaurants recs, etc.

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    caliking said:


    EggObsessed said:

    @Mickey:  Bruce and I will be happy to bring name tags for the Meet and Greet and the Fest so we can all put our names and our handles on them.  There are so many new people coming from all over.  I will be fun to put faces with handles/names.

    Name tags for the M&G would be nice. They help to figure out who you married the previous night, while the libations flowed. Keeps things organized.

    image


    Ha ha. Forgot about that part. I was way gone by then. Hilarious.
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    20stone said:
    Mrs. Stone and I will be there, cooking and staying at the Inn.  It will be great to see you all again.
    Bring the 2002 so we can do donuts in Mickey's front yard.
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  • Spring Chicken
    Spring Chicken Posts: 10,255
    edited November 2014

    PNWFoodie... I usually open up the on-line registration after the holidays.  Too much stuff going on during that time to do anything.  As each person registers on-line, I automatically add their names, along with all of those coming with them, to the Who's Coming section of the Blog Site. 

    If you are just wanting to see who might be there in March, just go to the Blog and look at who registered for the 2013 Salado Eggfest.  Almost everyone returns.  And, of course, others like to add their names to the list.  Here's the link: http://whoiscomingtosalado.blogspot.com/

    If you just want your name to be first on the list, I add the names somewhere between 1:00 am and 3:00 am, but nothing happens until after I announce that the On-Line Registration is Open. 

    I'm just reminding everyone to mark March 14, 2015 on their calendars now so they won't do something foolish like book a cruise on that date.

    See you in Salado.

    Spring "Fest Scribe" Chicken

    Spring Texas  USA


     

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  • NecessaryIndulg
    NecessaryIndulg Posts: 1,298
    John and I hope to be there!  \:D/
    I'm Kristi ~ Live in FL ~ BGE since 2003.
    I write about food & travel on Necessary Indulgences.      You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    caliking said:
    nolaegghead said:
    @caliking I was in Houston for 4 days weekend before last.  I almost called you but didn't have your number.  Plus I was pretty busy with the Nucking Futs race team.  You would have liked my old HS/College buddies - way more class than the rednecks on this blog. :D 
    You should have messaged me or something! I think we were in town then. Anyways, we'll be in NOLA around Christmas, so I'll punish you then :) I was about to dig up your email to hit you up for restaurants recs, etc.
    You'll have to drop by the house or at the very least meet us out for a lunch or dinner.   I'm not sure what our schedule is, may be in San Antonio at some point, but we try to avoid the heavy holiday traffic so that may be before or after christmas.   I'll text you my numbah.
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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    nolaegghead said:
    caliking said:
    nolaegghead said:
    @caliking I was in Houston for 4 days weekend before last.  I almost called you but didn't have your number.  Plus I was pretty busy with the Nucking Futs race team.  You would have liked my old HS/College buddies - way more class than the rednecks on this blog. :D 
    You should have messaged me or something! I think we were in town then. Anyways, we'll be in NOLA around Christmas, so I'll punish you then :) I was about to dig up your email to hit you up for restaurants recs, etc.
    You'll have to drop by the house or at the very least meet us out for a lunch or dinner.   I'm not sure what our schedule is, may be in San Antonio at some point, but we try to avoid the heavy holiday traffic so that may be before or after christmas.   I'll text you my numbah.
    Don't bother Cali he gave us the slip last year. He may like you though.

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    nola once told me that he despised short people because they keep getting stuck in his boot treads.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    caliking said:
    nola once told me that he despised short people because they keep getting stuck in his boot treads.
    I call BS. He wears Crocs. Nola stopped caring a long time ago.
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    caliking said:

    nola once told me that he despised short people because they keep getting stuck in his boot treads.

    What is the cut off for the "short people" definition?
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    edited November 2014
    @DMW Male: anyone under 5'7"  I just made that sh*t up.  They do get stuck in the croc treads, though.

    @eggcelsior - with all the hyperbole about Crocs being the "wost shoe ever made", "antithesis of fashion", etc.  I just have to wear them.  I am pure, f*ckin' anti-fashion.  Don't get me close to anyone with fashion or we'll self-annihilate.
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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    @nolaegghead, no doubt. My commentary just relates to the weird popularity with shoes made for diabetic gardeners. You are like the original "Crocs" hipster.
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227

    "I am pure, f*ckin' anti-fashion. Don't get me close to anyone with fashion or we'll self-annihilate."

    I figured that's why you wear a hat - to dilute your antifashionness and avoid spontaneous combustion.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    Foghorn said:

    "I am pure, f*ckin' anti-fashion. Don't get me close to anyone with fashion or we'll self-annihilate."

    I figured that's why you wear a hat - to dilute your antifashionness and avoid spontaneous combustion.

    He doesn't lie. Hat, Atari shirt, cargo shorts, dress socks, and Crocs. He just needs a dirty robe to complete the ensemble.

    He is my hero. 
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I have the dirty robe on now.  I wear the hat so I don't have to comb the hair.  No bald spot under there.  Total pragmatism.  My body and mind are a cooking machine, streamlined dolphin-style.

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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    nolaegghead said:
    @DMW Male: anyone under 5'7"  I just made that sh*t up.  They do get stuck in the croc treads, though.

    @eggcelsior - with all the hyperbole about Crocs being the "wost shoe ever made", "antithesis of fashion", etc.  I just have to wear them.  I am pure, f*ckin' anti-fashion.  Don't get me close to anyone with fashion or we'll self-annihilate.
    My bad. I couldn't remember if you wore crocs or doc martens.

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    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    nolaegghead said:
    caliking said:
    nolaegghead said:
    @caliking I was in Houston for 4 days weekend before last.  I almost called you but didn't have your number.  Plus I was pretty busy with the Nucking Futs race team.  You would have liked my old HS/College buddies - way more class than the rednecks on this blog. :D 
    You should have messaged me or something! I think we were in town then. Anyways, we'll be in NOLA around Christmas, so I'll punish you then :) I was about to dig up your email to hit you up for restaurants recs, etc.
    You'll have to drop by the house or at the very least meet us out for a lunch or dinner.   I'm not sure what our schedule is, may be in San Antonio at some point, but we try to avoid the heavy holiday traffic so that may be before or after christmas.   I'll text you my numbah.
    We'll be there for a few days (Dec 24-28 I think), but I'll let you know when things are more concrete. Set up a cot for me in the manbear cave! 

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • blind99
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    nolaegghead said:

    @DMW Male: anyone under 5'7"  I just made that sh*t up.  They do get stuck in the croc treads, though.

    @eggcelsior - with all the hyperbole about Crocs being the "wost shoe ever made", "antithesis of fashion", etc.  I just have to wear them.  I am pure, f*ckin' anti-fashion.  Don't get me close to anyone with fashion or we'll self-annihilate.

    @nolaegghead‌ I'd hate to see what happens if you meet a hipster!
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,768
    EggObsessed said:
    @Mickey:  Bruce and I will be happy to bring name tags for the Meet and Greet and the Fest so we can all put our names and our handles on them.  There are so many new people coming from all over.  I will be fun to put faces with handles/names.

    Please let's talk
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd. 

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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564

    I vote to have Brisket Camp #2 in Salado!!!

    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,227
    Eggcelsior said:
    Foghorn said:

    "I am pure, f*ckin' anti-fashion. Don't get me close to anyone with fashion or we'll self-annihilate."

    I figured that's why you wear a hat - to dilute your antifashionness and avoid spontaneous combustion.

    He doesn't lie. Hat, Atari shirt, cargo shorts, dress socks, and Crocs. He just needs a dirty robe to complete the ensemble.

    He is my hero. 


    I know.  I've seen him in action in Salado and San Antonio.  I'm thinking the dirty robe will stay on for the entirety of a holiday weekend like this one.  Although I didn't initially come to the same "He is my hero." conclusion that you did, the more I think about it, the more I think you may be on to something. 

    If we all emulate Nola in Salado, we'll have the good citizens of that picturesque town thinking that "Eggfest" is code word for "a gathering of homeless people".

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    @Foghorn - I suppose I could be a conformist and wear a kilt.  There was a weird international kilt shortage before the 2013 Salado which kept me from even considering it.  Same reason I didn't buy a Harley during my midlife crisis - nice bike, but it's a tramp stamp of the middle aged, made exponentially worse if one puts all that fringe stuff on the bike and wears Harley D branded everything.  That bad-boy non-conformist rebel stuff is long gone.   I bought a scooter, a BMW F800R (which almost nobody knows what the heck it is) and am building a freakish steam-punk bike.  I suppose I conform to the non-conformists camp, so I'm no better than anyone.  Lack of style is my style.  My t-shirts have formula.

    @caliking - dude, I'll hook you up a bunk in the manbearcave.  Hell, you can even stay in the house with us and the cats, we have a spare room.


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